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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Cucumber...My New Best Friend


Thanks to my dad's recommendation, I’ll be adding cucumber to my weekly grocery list. Not only is it a low calorie snack (only 8 calories in half a cup), it’s filled with vitamins and minerals including Folic acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. It’s also a great source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can give you a great pick-me-up when you’re feeling tired. Eating a few slices before bed is said to fight off evening binging and morning headaches.

Other interesting uses for Cucumber:

  • Rub a freshly cut slice on your shoes…it will provide a quick and durable shine that looks great and will repel water.
  • Use it to fight bad breath by pressing a slice to the roof of your mouth for 30 seconds.
  • Remove an unwanted pen or crayon mark by slowly rub the outside of the skin on it.
  • Try rubbing it on your skin to reduce inflammation.

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